Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith

Bodies. Best selling author, respected music journalist and ruthless critic, Ian Winwood , is our guest on Episode 202 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Kerrang, Alternative Press and NME writer shares secrets on his new book, ' Bodies: Life and Death in Music ', that has the whole industry talking, exposing the dark sides of ignoring addiction, mental health and exploitation. In this conversation, Winwo...

Ohh, Honey. Drag royalty, New York times best selling authors and the masters of shade, Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova , are our guests on Episode 201 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The chaotic best friends expose scandalous secrets on their pop-culture crossover, having a chokehold on the entertainment industry and embracing emo culture. In this conversation, Trixie & Katya open up on their r...

The End Of Longing. Two of the most influential figures in our music careers, Geoff Rickly and Stuart Richardson , are our special guests for Episode 200 of Sappenin' Podcast . The No Devotion duo return together, to celebrate the release of their second album 'No Oblivion', reveal exclusive secrets on the bands hiatus and everything that makes this project their safe space. In this conversation,...

Decoration. 2000's emo veterans, scene favourites and sketchbook lyric culprits, The Early November , are our guests on Episode 199 of Sappenin' Podcast . Ace Enders and Jeff Kummer celebrate the bands twentieth anniversary, with a special candid conversation, reflecting their legacy, impact on alternative music and moving forward. In this podcast, we discuss their chokehold on emo nostalgia, alwa...

Welcome To Silvertown. Gothic, punk, blood enthusiasts, Saint Agnes , are our guests on Episode 198 of Sappenin' Podcast ! Recorded live, on stage, as part of our series of exclusive live shows at 2000 Trees Festival 2022, Kitty Austen and Jon Tufnell embrace the crowds energy with personal secrets on the bands gritty ethos, wild reputation and challenging music industry rules. In this conversatio...

World Wrestling Entertainment. On September 3rd 2022, the leading franchise in professional wrestling, WWE , took over the streets of Cardiff, Wales, as they hosted the biggest wrestling event in Britain for 30 years. Clash At The Castle saw the most famous names is sports entertainment, make history, in front of 62,000 rowdy fans, in a historic event watched across the globe. Sappenin' Podcast wa...

Age Against The Machine. Witty comedian, failed musician and cheese connoisseur, Josh Weller , is our guest on Episode 197 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The viral internet sensation is with us, providing a unique insight into swapping punk bands for stand up comedy, industry parallels and a bunch of absolutely ridiculous career adventures. In this conversation, Josh opens up on his previous life as a maj...

The Papercut Chronicles. Multi-platinum selling artist, commercial hit songwriter and Gym Class Heroes star, Travie McCoy , is our guest on Episode 196 of Sappenin' Podcast ! One of this generations most unique artists takes time to share secrets on crossing alternative music into modern pop-culture, dealing with paparazzi level fame and working with a endless list influential artists. In this con...

The Peace and The Panic. Wrestling superstar, pop punk enthusiast and Welsh wizard, Nixon Newell , is our guest on Episode 195 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The alternative culture inspired athlete takes us into the mindset of a global performer with secrets on cutting her teeth in the business, living life as a free agent and her time in the WWE as Tegan Nox. In this conversation, Newell opens up in on...

Union Black. Regge-Punk visionary, larger than life personality and the king of Newport, Benji Webbe , is our guest on Episode 194 of Sappenin’ Podcast . The Skindred and Dub War vocalist invites us into his beautiful home for a candid conversation on his appreciation for life, embracing your loved ones and brining different groups of people together through music. In this podcast, Benji opens up...

Playing Fiction. Episode 193 is an exclusive farewell to Eastbourne, pop punk misfits, ROAM , as the band prepare to call it a day, with one final tour. On this special podcast, Alex Costello and Alex Adam return to honestly open up on the bands break up, coinciding the news with their tenth year anniversary and leaving behind a decade of unbelievable memories. In this conversation, we discuss fan...

Planet Zero. Shinedown vocalist, master of showmanship and universal storyteller, Brent Smith , is our guest on Episode 192 of Sappenin' Podcast ! After two-decades of breaking records in alternative music and achieving the most number one singles, in the history of the Billboard mainstream rock chats, the emotional lyricist pulls back the curtain for an insight on his private life, unpredictable...

American Dream. 2000's poster boys, party experts and the geniuses behind pop punk's catchiest riff, LIT , are our guests on Episode 191 of Sappenin' Podcast . The Popoff Brothers celebrate their return with explicit secrets on their new album "Taste Like Gold", ridiculous tour stories and a career of insane experiences. In this conversation, A.Jay and Jeremy open up on the bands wild past, record...

Weight of the World. Young Guns vocalist, universal songwriter and the beautifully charming, Gustav Wood , is our guest on Episode 190 of Sappenin' Podcast ! After the band made their long-awaited return, with their first live shows in five years, Gustav uses us as a platform to exclusively explain what's been going on behind the scenes, backstage at 2000 Trees Festival. In this conversation, we d...

Trees is for Lovers. For the first time since 2019, UK's award winning medium size festival, community driven and fully independent weekend, 2000 Trees , returned to Upcote Farm, for three days of sunshine, alternative music and friends. In this special bonus podcast, we reflect on opening up the event with a series of LIVE PODCAST SHOWS and talk to a collection of artists who made their mark on t...

Lead Singer Syndrome. Original emo, podcast pioneer and Canadian sweetheart, Shane Told , is our guest on Episode 189 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Silverstein vocalist returns to uncover another element to the bands famous journey, songwriting and evolution. In this conversation, Shane opens up on how wild life has changed since we last saw him, new album ' Misery Made Me ', always bending genre rul...

Learning to Survive. We Came As Romans lyricist, guitarist and primary songwriter, Joshua Moore , is our guest on Episode 188 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The WCAR visionary provides an honest insight on the combination of ridicules adventures and sacrifices of dedicating his life to touring, mental health struggles and the bands next chapter, after the tragic death of vocalist Kyle Pavone . In this con...

Nowhere Generation. Punk lyricist, social activist and vegan ideologist, Tim McIlrath , is our guest on Episode 187 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Rise Against vocalist and guitarist takes us on a trip down memory lane, with insights on his believes, the importance of having something to fight for and learning from his musical heroes. In this conversation, Tim opens up on the bands overall message, hi...

Death To All But Metal. The greatest heavy metal band, in the history of the world, Steel Panther , are our guests on Episode 186 of Sappenin' Podcast ! Michael Starr and Stix Zadinia invite us for a look behind their explicit rock and roll lifestyle, backstage at Download Festival 2022. In this conversation, Michael and Stix open up on the bands love for partying, cocaine suppliers, tour bus mayh...

Scream, Donington! For the first time since 2019, a full scale Download Festival , returned to the famous grounds of Donington Park this week, for a three day love fest of heavy music. In this special bonus podcast, we talk to a collection artists and backstage staff, to explain why events like these are so important to the alternative music scene and all the unbelievable moments that come with th...

The Fallen Angels. Vocalist, actor and gothic icon, Andy Biersack (aka Andy Black), is our guest on Episode 185 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Black Veil Brides founder let's us into his larger than life spotlight, for a deeply honest, insightful and candid discussion on the man, behind the music. In this conversation, Andy opens up on misconceptions from his famous looks and aesthetic, his love for h...

Slammy D! June 3rd-4th 2022 witness the start of festival season, with the return of Slam Dunk Festival, in Leeds and Hatfield, UK. On this bonus podcast, we discuss a collection of different experiences with artists from every aspect of the line up, from the return of old podcast friends, to highlighting breakthrough favourites and finally getting time with some names you're bombarded us with req...

My Life as a Pigeon. The Wonder Years vocalist, wrestling fanatic and concept lyricist, Dan 'Soupy' Campbell , is our guest on Episode 184 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Pennsylvania pop-punk hero takes time to express his connection with unexpected towns, near death experiences and the honest tales, behind some of their biggest cult classics. In this conversation, Dan opens up on writing melodies in...

No One Does It Better. On October 3rd 2011, You Me At Six released their third and career defying record, ' Sinners Never Sleep ', that cemented the band as one of the leading artists in alternative music, for the decade to follow. On this exclusive episode, Mr. Reckless, Josh Franceschi , returns to celebrate the albums 10th anniversary re-release by discussing it's impact, untold secrets and fan...

What's Our Age Again? Episode 182 of Sappenin' Podcast celebrates the 30th anniversary and cultural legacy of Blink-182 , with a multi-guest roundtable special. Derek DiScanio (State Champs), Ben Barlow (Neck Deep) and Steph O’Sullivan (Greywind) are with us for a unique look behind their shared love, compassion and respect for pop-punk's most iconic band. In this conversation, we discuss blink's...